Sony SRS-XB20 vs Tribit Xsound Go

Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Go. It ranks #78 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $29.97; the Sony SRS-XB20 ranks #94 and costs $129, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

The case for the Sony SRS-XB20: IPX5 rated pill shape slides easily into a bag. The catch: Sounds thin at higher volumes.

On the Tribit Xsound Go side: Well balanced sound. Watch for: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.

Buy the Tribit Xsound Go. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Sony SRS-XB20 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Xsound Go is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Sony SRS-XB20.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Sony SRS-XB20: $129

Pros: IPX5 rated pill shape slides easily into a bag. 12 hour battery life.

Cons: Sounds thin at higher volumes. Bass falls away quickly.

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App	Yes (SongPal)
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.8" x 2.7" x 2.7" (198 x 68 x 69 mm)
Drivers	2x 42mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	IPX5
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W
Party Mode	Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 590 g

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Tribit Xsound Go: $29.97 Amazon

Pros: Well balanced sound. Very light (13.4 oz) and inexpensive. IPX7 rated; up to 24 hours of battery at moderate volume.

Cons: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers

Full Tribit Xsound Go review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	83Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	6.9" x 2.3" x 2.2" (175 x 59 x 56 mm)
Drivers	2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IPX7
Max Volume	98dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	16W
Stereo	Yes
Weight	0.8 lbs / 380 g

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